Creating A Dream Home
Cottages and Bungalows|Cottages White Fall/Winter 2017

Classic style meets cottage charm in a refreshingly unique family home.

Aldona Bejnarowicz
Creating A Dream Home

CLASSIC AND WARM, THIS COTTAGE HOME IS FULL OF THOUGHTFUL DETAILS, precious materials and soft pillows. But for homeowners Kalina and Michael, it was a long road to create their domestic vision.

Finding Inspiration

Both Kalina and Michael work for large international corporations, requiring each to travel extensively. They’ve stayed at countless hotels around the world, which often feature practical furnishings and modern décor. While the couple appreciates modern design, they’ve come to associate the style with work.

When it came time to create their dream home, they envisioned a space filled with warm, soft furniture, flowery fabrics and heartfelt details—a welcoming place they could return to after a long journey.

Looking for Perfection

The couple thought they would easily find a turn-key home, but after visiting a few that did not meet their specific list of requirements, they decided the best way to achieve their dream would be to build something from scratch.

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